1992 Ford Festiva vs. 1960 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1992 Ford Festiva is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Festiva (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Festiva weights approximately 32 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ford Festiva (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 1960 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Festiva | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2220 mm |
